President Trump warmly welcomes Putin to Alaska, despite tensions over Ukraine invasion.

President Donald Trump welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Alaska with a red carpet, warm handshakes, and military flyovers, despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The two leaders met at a military base, where they discussed the conflict and potential ceasefire. The warm reception, including a limousine ride, sparked backlash, with some comparing it to the treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The outcome of their talks remained unclear.